Solmar Capital, Author at Solmar Capital

Global Renewable Capacity Growth in 2025 Highlights Wind Surge Amid Solar Dominance

In 2025, solar capacity additions outpaced wind by four to one, but wind power installations surged 47%, signaling a shifting balance in renewable infrastructure deployment.

Minnesota Approves Xcel’s 200MW Virtual Power Plant Expansion

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has enabled Xcel Energy to expand its virtual power plant by 200MW, marking a significant development in utility-scale grid management.

Timely State-Level Permitting Supports U.S. Solar and Wind Expansion in 19 States

Recent analysis shows most solar and wind projects in 19 states clear state permitting efficiently, enabling ongoing clean energy integration.

Energy Storage Summit 2026: What to Expect for BESS Capex This Year

This year’s energy storage capex is shaped by evolving regulatory landscapes, complex supply chains, and shifting market demands, all influencing large-scale BESS deployments.

AES Withdraws 320 MW California Battery Project Amid Local Opposition

AES has pulled its proposed 320 MW Seguro battery storage project in San Diego County due to prolonged community resistance over fire safety and location issues.

Innovative Contracting Models Emerge as US Battery Storage Moves Beyond Pure Merchant Strategies

US battery storage developers are adopting creative contractual frameworks to ensure stable, long-term revenues amid shifting market dynamics and regulatory complexities.

Arizona Roadmap Advances Virtual Power Plants and Distributed Solar to Manage Rising Energy Demand

Arizona’s Energy Promise Taskforce outlines strategies to harness virtual power plants and distributed solar, addressing a 40% surge in peak electricity demand.

Maximizing Value from Battery Storage in Australia’s NEM

Exploring technical strategies and regulatory frameworks critical to enhancing the operational value of battery storage assets within the National Electricity Market.

PV-Driven Hydraulic Hydro Storage Could Deliver $0.022/kWh LCOE in the U.S.

Innovative PV-coupled hydraulic hydro storage systems show potential to achieve remarkably low LCOE in select U.S. regions, offering scalable, reliable long-duration energy storage.

Emerging Cybersecurity Threats to Power Infrastructure and AI-Driven Defense Strategies

Smart grid infrastructures face evolving cyber threats including DDoS and IoT-based attacks, necessitating AI-enhanced detection and multi-layered defenses to protect critical power systems.